Rødovre Population 2026
Rødovre has a population of 40,652, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇩🇰 Denmark, located in Capital Region. Roughly 0.7% of Denmark's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Copenhagen, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,652
Rank in Denmark
#23
Coordinates
55.68°N, 12.45°E
~20 m elevation · Europe/Copenhagen
Distance to capital (Copenhagen)
7 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Capital Region
| City | Population | Rank in Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 1,153,615 | #1 |
| Frederiksberg | 95,029 | #5 |
| Hvidovre | 53,527 | #11 |
| Avedøre | 53,443 | #13 |
| Hørsholm | 47,680 | #17 |
| Charlottenlund | 40,000 | #24 |
| Ballerup | 40,000 | #25 |
| Hillerød | 35,357 | #27 |
Cities near Rødovre
- Glostrup23,128 people · ~3 km away
- Hvidovre53,527 people · ~4 km away
- Brøndbyvester20,000 people · ~5 km away
- Frederiksberg95,029 people · ~5 km away
- Avedøre53,443 people · ~6 km away
- Albertslund30,000 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rødovre?
Rødovre has a population of 40,652 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Denmark.
What region is Rødovre in?
Rødovre is located in Capital Region, Denmark.
Is Rødovre the capital of Denmark?
No, the capital of Denmark is Copenhagen, about 7 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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